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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22

-"Darling," he muttered, hoarsely.
~ reformed for your sake; because
you asked me have foresworn the sa-
loon and its pleasures. Still you avoid
me and keep me at a distance" ~
am sure. Charlie, you were quite heroic
in doing SO much for me-" "Then
why do you draw haughtily away from
mep" because Ican't bear the smell
of cloves. "--Nebraska State Journal.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
C0unterieii Gold C0in.

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-THE best counterfeit
five-dollar gold piece ever seen in the
West was received at the Government
Building to-day from Cuba, it coming as
part of the postmaster's receipts from
that point. 1t was pefsect in form, size
weight, and was markell a. having been
coined in 1856 - - Vsaa ~
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
A Bad Wife.

TIFFIN, o., Oct 16.-Taylor Perduc, liv-
ing near here, sold his property and went
West to look for location, having depos-
tied the money in his wife's name, SO she
could draw and follow him when he had
found an investment. After his departure
she drew the money and disappeared, it is
believed with another man.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
PAID nae PENALTY.

Two Men Hanged for Murder ut Fort
Smith, Ark.--Ninety-FOur Executions by
Ono Hangman. rv "
Fort SMITH, Ark, Oct S-Silas Hampton
and Seaborn Green were hanged yesterday
in the United States jail yard for murder.
Both men faced their fate with great COOL
ness. Their necks were broken by
the fall Both confessed the crimes,
and died penitent The crime for which
Green was hanged was the murder Of
three deputy marshals, all of whom he at
tackled while asleep Hampton murdered
an old white man named Lloyd ON the
night of December 3, 1856, and gave as his
reason that there were too many white men
In the nation. This is the ninety-fourth ex-
ecution by the present hangman
Hltl 'IfI
Come to Exiinine American Railroads.
WASHINGTON, Oct 1O.-The Interstate
Commerce Commission has been visited this
week by George Winmill, engineer-in- chief
OF the Northwestern State railway in India
who comes to this country on Govern
ment mission to study the American rail-
way system and Its workings Mr.. Winmiil
comes charged with the duty to visit all
parts OF the country, and to inspect In per-
son the workings Of the leading roads Mr..
Winmili expressed much surprise ut the
very low rates ON long-haul tariff In this
country, which, he said, were quite out Of
question In his own country, hni6ss metha
ODDS OF economical transportation were in-
troduoed, which ~ yet were to them up.
known
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
A Complicated MuddIe.

OTTAWA, ILL, Oct. 12.-The supreme court
of Illinois has decided that all the proceed.
ings Of the White County circuit court
since March, 1885, are unconstitutional
and illegal. This includes divorce cases,
criminal prosecutions, etc. The ground Of
the decision is irregularity Of the time Of
holding court.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
A Murderous Burular.

FOND DU LAC, WIS, Oct. 13.-A burglar
entered the house of Mrs. VIM. Koehne,
who lives in the suburbs with her four
daughters. After an unsuccessful crimi-
nal assault upon one of the women he be-
gan beating them with a club, and left
them all in critical condition. He only
secured 50 in money. t.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Verdict In The RAILWAY Djsasier,

LooANsPoRr, ISD., Oct. 1.-THE Coro-
ner's verdict in the Kouts railway disaster
is of negligence and carelessncss against
the railroad management. The Porter
County grand inry has been called to-
gether for next Monday, charged with
thorough Investigation OF the case. III
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Cholera Scare Over.

NEW York, Oct. 14.-The health author
tiles issued a notice yesterday that there
was no danger whatever to the city from
cholera from the patients brought here on
the steamer Alesia. There have been no
new cases developed on Hoffman Island
since the night of October Z, and the
Alesia's passengers there are in an excep
onally favorable sanitary condition.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Writ Of Habsas Corpus Granted,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-The U. s. Su-
preme Court has granted the application
OF the Attorney General of Virginia and
the two Commonwealth Attorneys for q
writ of habeas corpus, which will be
heard Monday, October II. They are in
Ijail by order of Circuit Judge Bond for
contempt. N'''
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Coilon Crop Esilmate.

7. New YoRK, Oct l4.-Latham, Alexander
q Co.'S "Cotton Movement and Fluctua-
lions" for the past year, which has just
been published, estimates that the crop Of
the United States for the year 1887 Ss will
amount to 6,550,OO0 as against ., sos, ,OOO bales
Tor lSSj-S7.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
China Crawfishes.

LONDON, Oct. 13.-The Times publishes a
dispatch from Tientsin stating that the
Chinese Government has definitely with
drawn from its agreement with the Amer
ican syndicate authorizing the establish
ment' of q Chinese-American bank and.
other enterprises, and revoked the conces-
sions granted under it.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Virqinia Officials Released.

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. 14.-Attorney.Gen-
eral Ayres and Commonwealth Attorneys
McCabe and Scott were released from Jail
tonight by U. S. Marshal Thomas w.
Scott. They are at the Exchange Hotel on
their parole, and constructively in the Gus
tody OF the marshal.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
America Geis Indemniiv.

MADRID, Oct 13.-The Spanish Govern
ment, being convinced that tho revolt Of
the natives OF Ponape was tho result of
religious persecution, has ordered that
only those convicted of numbering Span
iards punished, and that the indemnity
demanded by America be paid.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Telescoped.

KANSAS CRY, Oct. 13.-An accommoda.
tion train on the Missouri Pacific was tele-
scoped from the rear by the Wichita ex-
press near Rock Creek Station, Mo. One
woman was killed and three men injured.
The trains were carrying excursionists to
Kansas City to see Grover Cleveland.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Two Men Burned to Death.

TOLEDO, o., Oct. 14.-The large planning
mill and saw-mill at Cignet burned this
morning. Four men were sleeping in the
thrd-story of the mill. Two leaped to the
ground and escaped with severe bruises,
but the other two were burned, and their
charrcd bodies were recovered from the
ruins this forenoon.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
The Contract Labor Law.

New YoRK, Oct 13.-U. S. District Attor-
ney Walker has decided that the case of
Rev. E. Walpole Warren, called from
England to the rectorship Of the Church of
the Holy Trinity, comes under the con-
tract labor law, and that he will hold the
Church liable for the violation of the law.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
A Brides Good Luck.

PARAMOUNT, ILL.,, Oct. 16.-Miss Florence
j. lies, Of this place, was married to Levi
Wilcox, young farmer, last Thursday
evening. Since the wedding the bride has
fallen heir to $4,000, which was loft her by
u rich aunt of Coshocton, o.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Why Jameson Took Poison,

DETROIT, MICH, Oct. 13.-Edward Jamie.
son, wealthy farmer, lost sum of money
at faro in this city, and took poison In
John Archer's saloon. He was saved, and
to-day stated that he had taken the drug
not because Of his loss, but because he
was ashamed to have drunk liquor after
six years OF total abstinence
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
DefauItinu Indian AGENT.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16-Indian Agent
Jesse Lee Hall, appointed July 2S, 1885, has
been found to be defaulter for over S2O,-
900, and the Secretary of the Interior has
instructed the Attorney General to insti.
tute criminal proceedings against him.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Imports and Exports.

New York, Oct. 15.-The imports of gold
this week amounted to s3,SS3,45O. The ex-
ports of specie were Sl07,62l, chiefly sill
ver The imports of merchandise for the
week amounted to S7,Sl2,SO4, including
Sl,T15, 205 dry goods.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
BuraIars Kill a Preacher,

WHEELING, w. Va, Oct. 16.-Burglars
entered the house of Rev. Thomas p.
Ryan, near Walton, w. Va, and shot him
dead. Large rewards are offered for the
murderers, and if caught they win doubt
less be lynched.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Sisters Of Charity as Teachers.

PITTsBURoH, Pa, Oct. H.-Eleven Sisters
OF Charity have applied for certificates to
teach In the public schools of this city. II
successful, they will be given positions in
the school where Rev. Father McLigheis
PRINCIPAL.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Official Vote In Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct 1s.-The last two
counties sent in their official returns to-day
of the election on the prohibition amend-
ment, September go. The official majority
against the amendment is 27,693
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
The Great Ball Min Burned.

PROVIDENCE, r.. L., Oct l4.-The Baltic
Mill, in Baltic, Ct, owned by FL. L. AL
drich q Co., OF Providence, was burned
last night and is total loss. The fire
broke out ut o'clock this morning. The
loss is estimated at Sl,250,oOO; insurance
S257, ,OOO Iit
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22

Persons Interested in outdoor pho.
Biography will find the honey locust one
OF the best trees for background. The
rough trunk and fine foliage gives va
riety OF light and shade unequalled.
and presents no masses Of dark shad-
ows, so difficult to manage.-Amsr-
icGn Garden. -
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
The Lick IeIescope Finished.

CLEVELAND, o., Oct. 16.-The great tele-
scope for the Lick Observatory, Califor-
MIA, which was being manufactured il.
this city, has been completed, and will bo
shipped in q few days.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Two KiIIed IN an ExpIosior,

JACKSON, o., Oct. 12.-The steam boiler
of q portable saw-mill near Jackson, o., ex-
ploded, and Kent Evans and James Erwin
were instantly killed. The mill is COM
plete wreck.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
STAGE Robber CAPTURED.

WACO, Ten, Oct. 16.-John A. Newsome,
alias Smith, is in custody here, charged
with stopping and robbing two stages
filed with passengers, between Ballinger
and San Angelo, on the night of Septem-
ber 90. ........ .+ r.r
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Reason Resumes Sway.

VIENNA, Oct. 12.--The Duchess of Cum.
berland, who was put into an insane asy-
Ilum some months ago, has completely re.
covered her reason and will leave the in
lstitution on Saturday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Vessel end Crew Lost.

GLOUCESTER, MASS, Oct. IS. The schooner
Thomas l.. rarr which saiied from this
port August 10 with = crew Of fourteen
men, bound on dshing voyage, Il given
~ as lost with Ill on boarj,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Dyinu Like Flies.

; SIMLA, Oct. ls.--According to official re-
ports, there were 8O,7s0 fatal cases OF
cholera in the Northwest Provinces dug
ing August. -A
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
NEGRO Executed.

CLARKsviLLE, GA, Oct. 14.-Cbarles Ed.
wards, colored, was hanged here for the
murder OF william Echols last May.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Robert Garrett ResIonlslI. d

BA:TIMoRE, Nd, Oct ls-Robert Gar
rett has resigned the Presidency of.the
Baltimore a. Ohio, and his resignation has
been accepted.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Express Robber conies,se,.

f, CHICAGO, Oct. III. b. Owens, under ar
rest in this city for robbing the Pacific
Express Company of $50 900, has confessed.
and $4,000 of the stolen money has been
recovered
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
The First Snow.

J UTICA, N. Y, Oct. 12.-Snow began fall.
ing here this morning 1t is the first Of
the season. slAt
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-22
Jews Expelled.

ST. PETERsBuRG, Oct. l4,-One hundred
Jewish families have been expelled from
KielY
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-17
Fire Last Night.

Last night about 9 o'clock an alarm
of fire was given. The wind was
blowing a gale for sure, and the sound
of the fire bell carried more than the
usual alarm with it. Bnt the alarm
proved TO be false one.
The fire boys had no more than re-
turned TO the engine houses when an
other alarm was sent in, and away they
went again in the direction of East
Dallas A lamp had exploded at the
residence of Chas. Ross 1873 Main
street, but the flames were soon eX-
tinguished, not, however, without 4
loss of about 5000 in flu niture of Mr..
Ross. and S175 to the house owned
by Mr.. II. III. Dickey.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-17
Most Excellent.

J. J. Atkins. chief of police, Knox
vile, Tenn. writes: "My family and l
are beneficiar es of your most excel
lent medicine, DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption; having found ii
20 BE all that You claim for it, desire to
testify TO its virtue. My friends, to
whom have recommended il, praise
IL at every opportunity" DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption is
guaranteed TO cure Coughs, Colds,
Brunchiti-, Asthma, Group and every
affection Of Throat, Chest aud Lungs.
Trinl bottles free at w. II. howell &
Bros Drug Store. Large size, 81 90
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-17
CONGRESSIONAL.
SATURDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

House Conference report OF the
interstate commerce bill ordered
printed in the record in bill form. Mr..
Crisp said he would call it up at an
early day.
Mr.. Breckcnridgc's bill for CONSOLE
iation of customs district placed on
the calendar.
Scott. of Pa, reported back the sem
ate bill for tho retirement and recoin-
ACE of the tgede dollar. Referred to
committee of the whole.
House set apart Jaduary 10 for con-
sideration of business from the min
ing committee.
House then went into committee Of
the whole and began consideration OF
the Joint resolution authorizing an
investigation of the books, accounts
and methods of the Pacific railroads
which have received aid from the gov
eminent.
After discussion, the committee rose
without taking action, the morning
hour having expired.
A motion TO go into committee OF
the whole on the pleuTo pneumonia
bill was lost by vote of 1870 to 105
Norwood, of Georgia, rising to n
question Of privilege, said that the
name of 7. NJ Norwood appeared in
to-day in the New York World i'll
connection with the accounts of the
Cenirai Pacific Railroad. In 1873. Il
year after his term in the Senate ex-
PRED, he had been engaged as counsel
bv the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company in a contest between it and
the Texas e. Pacific. His services
were rendered publicly, aud he sup
posed the items in the World ferred
to fees that were paid him. He never
had had any connection with the Cen
trail or Union Pacific
The Speaker announced the appoint
ment Of Tucker, Collins aud Il. b.
TAYLOR as conferrecs Oh the anti-poly-
gamy bill.
The House then went into commit
tee of the whole on the river and har-
Dor bill, w iii Mcmillan in the chair.
y Hepburn, OF Iowa, criticized some
Natures of the river and harbor APP
preparation bill. particularly the clause
which provides for the improvement
OF the Mississippi as outlined in the
plans of the commissioners.
Blanchard, of Louisiana, approved
the plans of the commissions
The committee then rose and House
adjourned at 4:40 p. m.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-17

VIZ J. TEMPS Agency for Beer and Ice.
w. Dallas, Tex.
CHAS. MEfSTERHANS,A Agent.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-17

Yesterday Buck Miller, fireman of
the News office, fell from the top of
the ladder, distance of sixteen feet,
receiving severe injuries, though not
serious. This is the second fall he has
had in the past few years receiving in
juries similar in both accidents. DR..
Parsons, the attending physician, does
not apprehend serious results.
Mr.. O'Donnell, who fell from the
White Rock bridge Saturday, is still
in a critical condition, and while there
are great hopes of his recovery, moth
ing can be determined for twenty-four
hours yet. He is at the American
House.
Simpson & Huffman have sold their
Hospidor TO II. e. Maddox, of Fort
Worth, for $4,000. Mr.. Maddox will
at once put the animal in training
with a view of running him against
the best time of his sire, Longfcllow,
the same being 1:4l4.
The members of the Idlewild club
have accepted the invitation of Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Sumpter, to be enter
tanned on Thursday evening.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-17

WANTED-To learn where the best sign
painting Is done. Why, any merchant in
Dallas can tell you that. Peacock ~ Shirley,
4OS Elm street, are the best in the state.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

First-class Portrait Painting at moderate
prices. W. b. DUNCAN, 1913 Elm street, up
otoira
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-17
Recovering His Health.

Capt. Mcleod, who was partially
stricken with paralysis some time
since, the HERALD is pleased to say,
has so far recovered as to be down
stairs. His friends warmly greeted
him this morning il the hotel office
on his first appearance since his at
tack. He is yet little lame, but he
says he is feeling very well.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-17

Telephone G.. W. Louden, secondhand
dealer, lfyou have furniture or clothing Tor
sale.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-01-17
MEDICAL.
FINANCIAL.
FOR RENT.

Two nicely furnished front rooms, with or
without board. in private family. Good at
tendance. 7lS South Harwood, corner Mar
lila street.
Vacant lot. with stable having accomoda-
ton for or . horses. 71S HARDWOOD street.
Very nicely furnished room for rent with
boardin private fam ly. 6l0 Griffin street,
Furnished rooms for rent over S22 Elm
street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-12

In real estate Office the other day /
heard gentleman relating the experience
of an eastern friend of his who many years
ago, for a bad u debt of SEQ, 900, was
compelled to accept western land of the
estimated value of $4,000. He paid con-
stantly increasing taxes upon the land for
a number of years without going to see it.
One day his agent telegraphed him, ask
ing what he would take for the land, which
had finally come to be far within the cor
porate limits of Chicago. The owner fig
ured that, taxes and interest, the land had
cost him $50, 600, and more in q joke than
anything else, not dreaming that the Of
fer would be accepted, wrote telegram
saying that he would take &50, 600 cash
for the property. He sent the message by
his Office boy to the telegraph Office,
where the clerk insisted that the sum be
spelled out in the message. The Office
boy rewrote it, and by mistake wrote
$500, 900 instead of $50, 900.
In an hour back came the reply: sOffer
Of half a million dollars accepted. Make
deed and come on and get certified
check" The man made the Office boy
handsome present for his clerical error
and gave his old time debtor $25. 900 with
which to re-establish himself in business.
st Paul Pioneer Press.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-12
The DlscomFOrts Of barn sssrInIns.

The company was Just in from the road.
The season was at an end, and travel
stained and weary q company Of actors
stood in the reception room of modest
hotel and were recounting their adven-
lures with an apparent sense of satisfac-
ton that, for time at least, the ''demni-
tion grind" was at an end.
''Oh, the horror of it." exclaimed a
lady whose pretty features were shadowed
by way worn expression. 1.-THE horror
of this constant travel among the one night
stands. You people who live at home and
can look your own folks in the eye every
night and morning and enjoy the comforts
of civilized life, have no idea what VIC
have to put up with.
'sWhy do we continue in q profession
that inflicts so much discomfort and suf-
fering upon usi Well, like thatl Why
are we obliged to eat and wear clothesi
Why are we not all endowed with hum
dred thousand dollars and brown stone
house on Michigan avenues The truth is
that we have to make living and the
stage is our only available resource. Do
you suppose that we would travel
around like the Wandering Jew if we
could accumulate bread and butter,
along with occasional shoes and
stockings, in any other respectable ways
It is hard enough for those Of the mascu
line persuasion, but for the ladies it is ten
times worse. This is about the pro
gramme: After a performance in some
dingy town, where we are starved on
tough beef and sour bread, we are gener-
ally obliged to pack our trunks, and it is
certain to be after midnight before there
Is any chance to sample the hard and
musty beds usually placed at our dis
posal. Well, before there is time to settle
down into a quiet sleep the call comes for
the early train, and we must hurry out
half dressed or else lose all chance at the
excuse for an early breakfast that is set
before us. That is the way it works day
after day. And il the manager happens
to be financially weak, we are often
forced to leave our trunks or jewelry in
pawn. Oh, it is a delightful life, if one
isn't particular about what she says, but
when it comes to real comfort the average
house servant has the best of us almost
every time. Chicago Herald.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-12
He Saw the Point.

They were two young matrons, and as
the reporter sat in the car they occupied
the seat directly in front of him. "Wrll,
said the youngest, II wish Charley
wouldn't act as il he thought ihat-that-
because It's my first baby didn't know
how to take care of it. lie never interfer-
ed so with anything before. But now,
when he is starting off in the morning,
he begins: i wouldn't take baby out If 1t
turns cold; and don't put that wool over
her eyes again; and you had better try
the water in the bath tub before you put
her her in, and so on, and so on"
Eyes, know, rejoined the elder lady
philosophically, "they all do so till the
novelty wears off. To hear the rooster
crow one would think 1t was he who was
doing the ineubating. ! stood it as long
as coul with Harold, but one day when
he was struggling in his overcoat. and
leaving numberless charges about baby's
food and flannels and medicine and wrap
ings, | said very sweetly and dutifully:
You may rest easy, dear, while you are
down town at yonr business, will take
just as good care Of baby as though she
were my own child" Your own childp
he replied gaspingly. He looked at me q
moment; then he saw the point. He
kissed me good-by in silence and then
went off, but he has never since t-ndered
me any gratuitous alvice on that subject. "
ST. Louis Critic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-07-12
The First Persian Railway.

1t is stated that a syndicate, composed
chiefly of Belgians, has obtained from the
Persian government the concession for
constructing the first Persian railway.
The first line viii be run from the capital,
Teheran, to the celebrated place of pfl-
grimage, Shah Abdul Aim, place Of
$4,000 inhabitants, and il wiz be about
ten kiIometers in length. It is said that
the concession granted to this Belgian
company has an Importance far exceeding
any value that can be attached to any
single line of raH, as ftentitles them to
the exclusive right OF constructing and
working long line from the Caspian sea
20 the Persian gulf-New York Post.